Oakridge High School - Warrior Yearbook (Oakridge, OR)

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Settiai 'Play FIRST ROW—Genevieve Sim . Barbaro Croner, Doreen Corriea, Bob lockard, Howard Hopkin . Oick Valleroy SECOND ROW—Shirley Neal. Frank Quinn, June Freeman. Dorothy Biorling, Jean Davis, Darlene St. Clair, Dorthey Pitcher. THIRD ROW-Delta Baker, Irene laDuke, Lee McFarland, Ralph Hall, Mr . Harms, director. FIRST ROW—Darrell Blanton, Patsy Miller, Edith Rossi. Bill Anderson, Irvin Clark. SECOND ROW—Jack Sims, Jack Leonard, Lynette Montgomery, Florene Norris, Fred Baltz. THIRD ROW—Marlin Anderson, Larry Blakley, Thurston Dunn, Bonnie Jones, Morgoret Henry, Mrs. Harms, director; Jean Tuchordt, Fay Arthur, Colleen Birch. fltivU x Play 30

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OaA Sta The stall of the 48 “Oak based the theme on the astonishing growth of Oakridge within the past four years. I he building of the Pope and Talbot mill instigated the call for more restaurants, service stations, cleaners and various other businesses including the Oakridge branch of the First National Bank of Portland, Bridgers Clothing Store, and a dentist’s office. The Pope and Talbot mill has caused a tremendous increase in the population ol Oakridge. I he town is still growing and may reach a total of 25,000. It has come a long way from the mere 500 people which made up the town in 1944. The Oak Staff has done its best and worked its hardest on this annual and it hopes that everyone will find it an enjoyable account of past activities ol the school. Members of the staff are as follows: Editor ;--------------------------------Shirley J. Neal Asrittant I ditor (Senet ieye Sims Advertising Committee Frank Quinn. Chairman Irene LaDuke, June Freeman. Barbara Croner. Jean Davis, Doreen Cornea, Dorothy Bjorling («iris Sjx.rts Jean I)a is Boys’ Sports Bob Lockard. Dick Yalleroy The staff has done its best to meet deadlines this year, and failed only with the Christmas issue. It didn’t come out because electrical difficulties made it impossible to have school for several days. Many points on the paper have been improved with the issistance of Miss Stapleton, staff advisor, and our competent editor, Dorothy Bjorling. I he assistant-editor, Fred Baltz, was elected by the staff at mid- term. Fred, who will be editor-in-chief next year, was chosen on five points: efficiency, responsibility, interest, co-operation and imagination. I he newly created position of business manager was filled by Shirley Neal. The paper came out every two weeks and was eagerly read through- out its wide circulation. Among the subscribers were many of the townspeople and alumni. Exchanges were received from many other schools. 29 Steeje

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Septan I he seniors presented their class play, “Spring Is I fere , to an appreciative audience, February 17th. I he play was a comedy and provided lots ol laughs, both in the script and out of it. Many obstacles in the form of erratic electric service, Mrs. I farms broken arm and illness in the cast interfered with pnxluction, but there were many enjoyable moments during rehearsals. Since several ol the roles had doubles, tryouts were held, and members ol the faculty voted on the cast lor the evening performance. I he setting ol the play was a campus sorority house during Prom W eek. I he performance ol bashful Professor Norwtxxl King” (Bob I ockard), as he carried on his courtship of photographer “Serena Stuart” (June Freeman), was especially enjoyed. Jitterbugging, jive talking “Connie (Irene LaDuke) and “Shorty” (Frank Quinn) were ven entertaining. And could anyone ever lorget “Fletch (Lee Mc- Farland) as he came on stage dressed in a skirt? The seniors deeply appreciate the help of Mrs. I larms, who directed the play. Not onlv was the annual junior play, “One Mad Night”, enjoyed bv the large audience, but it was great lun lor the play cast. Lots of funnv incidents occurred during practices and the main performances. No one of the cast could forget the ad-libbing ol Mr. I Ivde” (Darrell Blanton) in that heart stopping moment when the “infernal machine” accidently dropped off “Depression s (Fay Ar- thur) head, or the entrance ol John Alden (Sonny Allen) holding a chicken plucked bare except for a few straggling feathers. Every one of the audience chuckled at the eccentric “Prisilla (Lvnette Montgomery). Since the class was large, two people were selected lor each role. The class voted on the better cast, to present the evening performance, while the second cast did excellent work lor the matinee. I he junior class wants to extend its thanks to Mrs. I larms lor her fine direction. 31 fluttiox PUq